Walter Washington 1st Mayor of the District of Columbia In office January 2, 1975 – January 2, 1979 Preceded by Himself (as appointed Mayor-Commissioner) Succeeded by Marion Barry Mayor-Commissioner of the District of Columbia In office 1967 – January 2, 1975 Preceded by Walter Nathan Tobriner (as President of the Board of Commissioners) Succeeded by Himself (as elected Mayor) Personal details Born Walter Edward Washington...
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Walter Washington 1st Mayor of the District of Columbia In office January 2, 1975 – January 2, 1979 Preceded by Himself (as appointed Mayor-Commissioner) Succeeded by Marion Barry Mayor-Commissioner of the District of Columbia In office 1967 – January 2, 1975 Preceded by Walter Nathan Tobriner (as President of the Board of Commissioners) Succeeded by Himself (as elected Mayor) Personal details Born Walter Edward Washington...